2020 Kia Telluride exterior lighting problems
182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2020 Kia Telluride — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“SC299 (high‑beam headlight failure) is actually a safety defect tied to visibility and part of a recall which my telluride falls just outside of”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the high beam headlights failed to illuminate as intended, and the vehicle shuddered before losing automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the warning…”
filed Apr 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High beam headlights may failCampaign 24V148000 · Feb 26, 2024
Exterior Lighting problems in other Telluride years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Telluride | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Telluride | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 Telluride | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Telluride | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 Telluride | 10 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Kia Telluride
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.